Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-10-20

law, but in good faith. for the best interests
OF the company and for the stockholders
and the event has so proved. In fact the
security of the Kansas Pacific bonds was
greatly strengthened and increased BY
what was done"
kearrey and the Chinaman.
New YORK, October 19th.-Denis Kear-
ney had a jawboue duelin newspaper office
yesterday with Wong Chin Foo, the edu-
Gated Mongolian. The latter was too much
for the California agitator, who lost his
temper when cornered. and descended TO
such declarations as The Chinese eat
rats - Foo called Denis liar, and was
threatened with being flung from a win
dow. In the evening the Chinaman at
tempted to question Kearney during the
latters harangue at Cooper Institute, but
was hissed down.
Crooked Bankers Indicted.
CINCINNATI. October 10Th. An evening
paper says the United States Grand jury
has found numerous indictments in the
Fidelity Bark cases-namely, seven indict-
ments against ex-Presi6ent Harper; from
seven to len indictments against Hopkins
and as Iuany against Ammi Baldwin.
There are seven indictments against Miss
Josie Holmes, Harper's Private Secretary
in the Fidelity Bank. 1t also says that
Joe Wiltshire and two other bankers are in
dicted.
An Association OF Veterans.
CHICAGO, October 19th.-A Convention OF
Illinois Grand Army men was held here
to-day, about sixty-tive Posts being repre-
sented. II was called by Post No 40, of
Chicago, to meet and take united action
regarding the service pension bill and form
an association for the purpose of advocating
all just claims of soldiers, sailors and ma
rines. An organization was formed as con-
templated and officers elected.
Agricultural Convention.
WASHINGTON, October 19th.-The Agri-
cultural Convention met in session this
morning. Permanent organization YVES
effected by the adoption of a constitution
providing for and prescribing the duties OF
President, five Vice-P Presidents, Secretary
and Treasurer and an Executive Com
mittee. The name adopted was "The
American Association of State Agricultural
Colleges and Experimental Stauons," to
the annual conventions of which each col
lege and station will be entitled to send one
delegate.
Looks Like a Backdown.
WASHINGTON, October 19th.-Secretary
Bayard said to-day that he has expressed
regret at the delay in releasing the sealers
not to the Imperial Government, but to
the British Minister at Washington. The
text of his communication will not be given
out, but the Presidents order Tor the re-
lease of the vessels has been sent to
Alaska.
A Statue of Lincoln.
CHICAGO, October 19th.-The statue OF
Abraham Lincoln, which is to ornament
the southern entrance TO Lincoln Park, was
placed in its permanent position this morn
ing. The statue, which will be one of the
most artistic ornaments of the city, is the
gift of the late Eli Bates, long-tim resi-
dent of Chicago. It will be unveiled and
formally presented to the people ON Satur-
day afternoon.
Western Passenger Association.
CHICAGO, October 19th.-Nothing definite
was accomplished at the meeting of the
transcontinental lines to-day, except that
all lines were authorized to supplement the
present form of mileage tickets, which are
issued at . cents per mile, with additional
mileage good for 1000 miles at cents pei
mile, limited to one year from the date oi
sale.
Trouble In the Cabinet.
ICopyrig, 1887, by the cGlfornia Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, October 19th-[Special j
1t is reported that serious difficulty ex-
lists between Secretary Bayard and Attor-
ney-General Garland, arising from the seal
fishery question. Mr.. Bayard, it is stated
will lay the matter before the President on
his return, and will resign if he is not sus-
tanned in his position.
~OstIer Joe" Should Have a Box.
a.
New YORK, October 19th.-ESpecial =
seats for Mrs. James Brown Potter's Amer
lean debut in the Fifth Avenue Theater
were sold at auction to-day. Boxes brought
flom $50 to $400. Many parquet seats were
sold as high as $40. Club men and society
people were the principal purchasers.
California Pensions.
Copyright, 1857, by tie California associated Press.
WASHINGTON, October 19th-[Special +
California pensions have been granted as
follows: VIM. Acuff, Oakland Jas. Pur-
sell, Visalia; Alpheus Young, San Fran
cisco \. j. Welles, Maxwell
But Next Year They May Go.
Copyright, 1857, by The California Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, October 19th.-[Special. /
1t is reported that an order was issued in
the Treasury Department to-day that no
further leaves of absence shall be granted
until the holidays. This will debar hun
dreds of clerks from going to their homes
TO vote in November.
The Railway Victim.
BRUNSWICK On. J.), October 19th-The
detectives to-day succeeded in establishing
the identity of the woman mysteriously
murdered at Railway, several months ago
She was Mrs. Annie Ingram, who came to
America from Birmingham, Eng, two
years ago. She had been married three or
four times, and was of dissipated habits.
Five Thousand ShoemaIters Idle.
PHILADELPHIA, October 19ih-By an or
der of the Shoemakers' Assembly, No. 20,
5 COO hands engaged in the manufacture of
shoes quit work to-day and twenty four
paid off their hands and closed
their doors. This means that the situation
was not looked upon by the manufacturers
as strike, but discharge.
The knights Adjourn.
MINNEAPOLIS, October 19th.-The Gen
eral Assembly, Knights of Labor, remained
in session all day. only taking its final ad-
iournment at 5 O'Clock this afternoon. All
the business was disposed of, and the elev-
enth Assembly has the record of accom-
plishing more than any of its predecessors.
The Canadian Knocked Ont.
MIHNEAPoLIs, October l9.h.-In the
fight between Myers of Illinois and Gil
more of Canada, which took place at
Miller's Landing this morning, Myers put
Gilmore TO sleep after five hard rounds,
and was declared the winner.
The City of Pueblo.
coPyig1, 1887, by le California associated Pres
New YORK, October I9th.-The steam
ship City of Pueblo. recently sold to the
Oregon Steamship line, is loading for San
Francisco at North River Captain Nc
lntosh, formerly of the alexander line,
will go out in command.
Diplomats Farewell.
WASHINGTON, October 19th.-An elegant
farewell dinner was given at the Arlington
Hotel to night by the Japanese Minister.
Covers were aid for eighteen.